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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L86 RKWMOT history

L86 RKW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L86 RKW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
207,995 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L86 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L86 RKW was last recorded at 207,995 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,995 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,995 miles
  • 2025 – 203,873 miles
  • 2024 – 201,372 miles
  • 2023 – 197,982 miles
  • 2022 – 194,824 miles
  • 2021 – 188,530 miles
  • 2020 – 181,041 miles
  • 2019 – 168,410 miles
  • 2018 – 156,926 miles
  • 2017 – 145,579 miles
  • 2016 – 134,716 miles
  • 2015 – 125,674 miles
  • 2014 – 116,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,995 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, beneath driver (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint boot deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody / chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,995 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    207,995 miles
    Test number
    267149268687
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, beneath driver (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint boot deteriorated

  2. Fail207,995 miles (+4,122)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,995 miles
    Test number
    836751638465
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, beneath driver (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint boot deteriorated

  3. Pass203,873 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    203,873 miles
    Test number
    204830323078
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near pedals (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail203,872 miles (+2,500)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,872 miles
    Test number
    409777059057
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near pedals (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass201,372 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    201,372 miles
    Test number
    862924561531
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near brake pedal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail201,372 miles (+3,390)2 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,372 miles
    Test number
    385779729667
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near brake pedal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass197,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    197,982 miles
    Test number
    171097865556
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail197,982 miles (+3,158)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,982 miles
    Test number
    307172859471
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass194,824 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    194,824 miles
    Test number
    763686784498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail194,823 miles (+6,293)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,823 miles
    Test number
    796312376851
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass188,530 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    188,530 miles
    Test number
    543161834355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail188,529 miles (+7,488)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,529 miles
    Test number
    596607525104
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass181,041 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    181,041 miles
    Test number
    375015932650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle - non structural

  14. Fail181,040 miles (+12,630)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,040 miles
    Test number
    758736360481
    • MajorRear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle - non structural

  15. Pass168,410 miles (+11,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    168,410 miles
    Test number
    700771576572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabiliser front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass156,926 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,926 miles
    Test number
    956300823318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre prop (drum) damp

  17. Fail156,926 miles (+11,347)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,926 miles
    Test number
    282602925471
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre prop (drum) damp

  18. Pass145,579 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,579 miles
    Test number
    698999270856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,576 miles (+10,860)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,576 miles
    Test number
    464813134200
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass134,716 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,716 miles
    Test number
    259286579111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail134,715 miles (+9,041)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,715 miles
    Test number
    853107983235
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass125,674 miles (+9,612)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    429665485063
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts in tread

  23. Pass116,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    737673694088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L86 RKW

Does L86 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L86 RKW is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L86 RKW?
The MOT on L86 RKW is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L86 RKW done?
L86 RKW was recorded at 207,995 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 7,644 miles a year.
Has L86 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L86 RKW has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L86 RKW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L86 RKW find?
L86 RKW passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 12 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; coil spring corroded all; corrosion throughout vehicle, and 9 more.

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